Honoree Stephanie Cockrell and her husband Ernie at the Houston Chronicle's Best Dressed Announcement Party at Neiman Marcus Wednesday Jan. 30, 2013.(Dave Rossman/ For the Chronicle)

Honoree Stephanie Cockrell and her husband Ernie at the Houston Chronicle's Best Dressed Announcement Party at Neiman Marcus Wednesday Jan. 30, 2013.(Dave Rossman/ For the Chronicle)

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From left: Reggie Barnes, Cicely Reid and Brandon McClendon at the Houston Chronicle's Best Dressed Announcement Party at Neiman Marcus Wednesday Jan. 30, 2013.(Dave Rossman/ For the Chronicle)

From left: Reggie Barnes, Cicely Reid and Brandon McClendon at the Houston Chronicle's Best Dressed Announcement Party at Neiman Marcus Wednesday Jan. 30, 2013.(Dave Rossman/ For the Chronicle)

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Honoree Merele Yarborough with her son Leland, daughter-in-law Amy, and grandchildren Lily and Leam at the Houston Chronicle's Best Dressed Announcement Party at Neiman Marcus Wednesday Jan. 30, 2013.(Dave Rossman/ For the Chronicle) less

Honoree Merele Yarborough with her son Leland, daughter-in-law Amy, and grandchildren Lily and Leam at the Houston Chronicle's Best Dressed Announcement Party at Neiman Marcus Wednesday Jan. 30, 2013.(Dave ... more

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Yolanda Perez and Millette Sherman at the Houston Chronicle's Best Dressed Announcement Party at Neiman Marcus Wednesday Jan. 30, 2013.(Dave Rossman/ For the Chronicle)

Yolanda Perez and Millette Sherman at the Houston Chronicle's Best Dressed Announcement Party at Neiman Marcus Wednesday Jan. 30, 2013.(Dave Rossman/ For the Chronicle)

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Honoree Rosemary Schatzman and Julie Brown at the Houston Chronicle's Best Dressed Announcement Party at Neiman Marcus Wednesday Jan. 30, 2013.(Dave Rossman/ For the Chronicle)

Honoree Rosemary Schatzman and Julie Brown at the Houston Chronicle's Best Dressed Announcement Party at Neiman Marcus Wednesday Jan. 30, 2013.(Dave Rossman/ For the Chronicle)

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Dee Dee Guggenheim and Christie Sullivan at the Houston Chronicle's Best Dressed Announcement Party at Neiman Marcus Wednesday Jan. 30, 2013.(Dave Rossman/ For the Chronicle)

Dee Dee Guggenheim and Christie Sullivan at the Houston Chronicle's Best Dressed Announcement Party at Neiman Marcus Wednesday Jan. 30, 2013.(Dave Rossman/ For the Chronicle)

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Claire Cormier-Thielke and her mother Yvonee Cormier at the Houston Chronicle's Best Dressed Announcement Party at Neiman Marcus Wednesday Jan. 30, 2013.(Dave Rossman/ For the Chronicle)

Claire Cormier-Thielke and her mother Yvonee Cormier at the Houston Chronicle's Best Dressed Announcement Party at Neiman Marcus Wednesday Jan. 30, 2013.(Dave Rossman/ For the Chronicle)

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Honoree Tiffany Avery Smith and her husband Rick at the Houston Chronicle's Best Dressed Announcement Party at Neiman Marcus Wednesday Jan. 30, 2013.(Dave Rossman/ For the Chronicle)

Honoree Tiffany Avery Smith and her husband Rick at the Houston Chronicle's Best Dressed Announcement Party at Neiman Marcus Wednesday Jan. 30, 2013.(Dave Rossman/ For the Chronicle)

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Honoree Melissa Mithoff and her husband Michael at the Houston Chronicle's Best Dressed Announcement Party at Neiman Marcus Wednesday Jan. 30, 2013.(Dave Rossman/ For the Chronicle)

Honoree Melissa Mithoff and her husband Michael at the Houston Chronicle's Best Dressed Announcement Party at Neiman Marcus Wednesday Jan. 30, 2013.(Dave Rossman/ For the Chronicle)

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Honoree Stephanie Cockrell and her husband Ernie at the Houston Chronicle's Best Dressed Announcement Party at Neiman Marcus Wednesday Jan. 30, 2013.(Dave Rossman/ For the Chronicle)

Honoree Stephanie Cockrell and her husband Ernie at the Houston Chronicle's Best Dressed Announcement Party at Neiman Marcus Wednesday Jan. 30, 2013.(Dave Rossman/ For the Chronicle)

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Alexandra Knigh and honoree Lisa Holthouse at the Houston Chronicle's Best Dressed Announcement Party at Neiman Marcus Wednesday Jan. 30, 2013.(Dave Rossman/ For the Chronicle)

Alexandra Knigh and honoree Lisa Holthouse at the Houston Chronicle's Best Dressed Announcement Party at Neiman Marcus Wednesday Jan. 30, 2013.(Dave Rossman/ For the Chronicle)

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Diane Lokey Farb at the Houston Chronicle's Best Dressed Announcement Party at Neiman Marcus Wednesday Jan. 30, 2013.(Dave Rossman/ For the Chronicle)

Diane Lokey Farb at the Houston Chronicle's Best Dressed Announcement Party at Neiman Marcus Wednesday Jan. 30, 2013.(Dave Rossman/ For the Chronicle)

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Millette Sherman and Jana Arnoldy at the Houston Chronicle's Best Dressed Announcement Party at Neiman Marcus Wednesday Jan. 30, 2013.(Dave Rossman/ For the Chronicle)

Millette Sherman and Jana Arnoldy at the Houston Chronicle's Best Dressed Announcement Party at Neiman Marcus Wednesday Jan. 30, 2013.(Dave Rossman/ For the Chronicle)

A glamorous crowd turned out to congratulate the Houston Chronicle's 10 Best Dressed honorees on Wednesday during a cocktail party at Neiman Marcus.

Chronicle Chairman Jack Sweeney presented the honorees. They are chosen for their impeccable sense of style, he said, but are also industrious leaders in the community who help to shape Houston's medical, educational, civic and arts organizations.

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Jana Arnoldy chairs the 31st annual Houston Chronicle Best Dressed Luncheon and Neiman Marcus Fashion Presentation benefiting the March of Dimes on April 3 at the Westin Galleria. Millette Sherman chairs the raffle.

The luncheon will be a colorful affair, with Neimans presenting the latest collection by Pucci.

Tickets to the event, which start at $250, can be purchased through the March of Dimes, 713-964-5421 or ahance@marchofdimes.com.

Check back later for a photo gallery of Wednesday's announcement party.